Italy and Japan Flashcards
I’m a bit nervous about the cultural d_ _ d_ (= things you should and shouldn’t do). I don’t want to accidentally offend anyone.
I’m a bit nervous about the cultural dos and don’ts. I don’t want to accidentally offend anyone.
/duːz ən ˈdəʊns/
There are definitely a few things you ought to know. _ s_ (= first), you should always take your shoes off when entering someone’s home.
There are definitely a few things you ought to know. For starters, you should always take your shoes off when entering someone’s home.
/fə ˈstɑːtəz/
Well, you mustn’t _ (= оставлять чаевые) at restaurants . It’s not customary there and can actually be seen as rude.
Well, you mustn’t tip at restaurants. It’s not customary there and can actually be seen as rude.
But I’m a bit nervous about the cultural dos and don’ts. I don’t want to accidentally _ anyone (= hurt their feelings).
But I’m a bit nervous about the cultural dos and don’ts. I don’t want to accidentally offend anyone .
/əˈfend/
J: Anything that could get me f_ (= за что я могу быть оштрафован)?
A: Littering is a huge no-no.
J: Anything that could get me fined?
A: Littering is a huge no-no.
/faɪnd/
You mustn’t tip at restaurants. It’s not c_ (= не принято, нет такого обычая) there and can actually be seen as rude.
You mustn’t tip at restaurants. It’s not customary there and can actually be seen as rude.
/ˈkʌstəməri/
J: Anything that could get me fined?
A: _ (= мусорить) is a huge no-no.
J: Anything that could get me fined?
A: Littering is a huge no-no.
/ˈlɪtərɪŋ/
Just be yourself, but remember to bow when greeting. Handshakes aren’t _ c_ (= не настолько распространены), especially in formal settings.
Just be yourself, but remember to bow when greeting. Handshakes aren’t as common, especially in formal settings.
/ˈkɒmən/
Littering is a huge no-no. You could get a h_ fine (= a big fine) for that.
Littering is a huge no-no. You could get a hefty fine for that.
Thanks, Alex. I’ll k_ all that i_ m_ (= буду иметь в виду). Can’t wait to experience everything firsthand!
Thanks, Alex. I’ll keep all that in mind. Can’t wait to experience everything firsthand!
No worries, you’re gonna have a great time! Just remember, when in doubt, watch what _ l_ (= местные жители) do and follow their lead.
No worries, you’re gonna have a great time! Just remember, when in doubt, watch what the locals do and follow their lead.
And you might want to avoid eating while walking. It’s co_ im_ (= считается невежливым) in many places.
And you might want to avoid eating while walking. It’s considered impolite in many places.
/kənˈsɪdəd/
No worries, you’re gonna have a great time! Just remember, when in doubt, watch what the locals do and f_ their l_ (=copy their behavior).
No worries, you’re gonna have a great time! Just remember, when in doubt, watch what the locals do and follow their lead.
You don’t need to buy bus tickets _ a_ (= заранее) – you can pick them up at any tabacchi shop or right on the bus.
You don’t need to buy bus tickets in advance – you can pick them up at any tabacchi shop or right on the bus.
As for tipping, you don’t really have to tip as s_ ch_ (=money for service) are usually included.
As for tipping, you don’t really have to tip as service charges are usually included.
/ˈsɜː.vɪs tʃɑːdʒiz/
Italians appreciate style, but you don’t need to be too formal. Sm_ c_ (= not too formal but still nice) should be perfect.
Italians appreciate style, but you don’t need to be too formal. Smart casual should be perfect.
[‘kæʒuəl]
And remember, you don’t have to buy bottled water – t_ water (= водопроводная вода) is perfectly fine.
And remember, you don’t have to buy bottled water – tap water is perfectly fine.
Please k_ _ m_ (= имейте в виду, обратите внимание) that taking pictures is strictly against museum policy.
Please keep in mind that taking pictures is strictly against museum policy.
